Passing along life’s one-way
highway
Peaks and plains of highs
and lows
Moods and outlook guided
by seasons
Inspiration sought from
changing times
Motivation and creativity
easily depleted
Seemingly caught in a
world of downbeat
Crystal clear vision too
often just a blur
Fulfilment lacked any sense
of excitement
Those were the many darker
days we knew
Freedom encourages our
footprints in new soil
We stand by seashore beaches
and mountains
This journey can see many
fresh opportunities…
© Eileen T O’Neill 05/09/2023
Inaugural Prompt for the Blog.. What’s Going On
Yes, it is a one-way highway, and there is no other route. I empathize with the depletion of motivation and creativity. Hopefully, with this new endeavor, some motivation will return. Though, as you mentioned, so much is downbeat, we must look for the fresh opportunities to survive and thrive! Fine poem, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteI so resonate with your words, Eileen.....so much of the news is disheartening, we have to actively practice gratitude and appreciation for ordinary life because we see, at any moment, everything can change. The beauty of nature sees me through, though it also breaks my heart because of the climate crisis. I love "Freedom encourages our footprints in new soil." Beautifully said, and a hopeful note to end your poem.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of fresh opportunities! It's much needed in these troubling times. Beautifully done 💖💖
ReplyDeletereally great climb from the depletion to the opportunites. great write Eileen. -Eric
ReplyDeleteIt is all rather downbeat but there's optimism in your closing line... much needed.
ReplyDelete"Those were the many darker days we knew" - haven't we all known these at some point? But there are always silver linings, aren't there? Enjoyed your poem :-)
ReplyDelete"Crystal clear vision too often just a blur"...I often think of 'life' like this beautiful thought. So lovely to read you again Eileen.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time, Eileen. Great writing as always.
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